There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Sherman Oaks by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 6m$30–60Train via Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
4h 23m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
3h 58mDrive 102 mi
- Drive from Carlsbad to Sherman Oakscar 102 mi
1h 49m$19–27
Carlsbad to Sherman Oaks by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Sherman Oaks is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Sherman Oaks is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Sherman Oaks. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Burbank / Van Nuys via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Woodley / Saticoy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Sherman Oaks station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Carlsbad and Sherman Oaks is 105 miles. The road distance is 102.6 miles.
The best way to get from Carlsbad to Sherman Oaks without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Carlsbad to Sherman Oaks, including transfers.
Carlsbad to Sherman Oaks bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from Oceanside station.
Carlsbad to Sherman Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Carlsbad to Sherman Oaks is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Sherman Oaks, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside to Burbank / Van Nuys via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, and Woodley / Saticoy in around 3h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
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More Questions & Answers
Carlsbad to Sherman Oaks bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.
Carlsbad to Sherman Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Sherman Oaks is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Carlsbad to Sherman Oaks.
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